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6 Days in Milan & Bergamo: A Journey Through Art and History

Nikolay Kolev

Nikolay Kolev

7 Mar 2024

Join me on a thrilling adventure through the cultural gems of Milan and Bergamo. From the Leonardo da Vinci Museum to the charming Piazza Vecchia, this itinerary is packed with excitement and discovery. Get ready to immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant atmosphere of Lombardy!

Trip to Milan

Day 1Unveiling the Genius of Leonardo da Vinci and the Grandeur of Teatro alla Scala
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$280

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$ 17

Leonardo da Vinci Museum of Science and Technology
Former monastery housing science museum with scale models of da Vinci's submarines & planes.
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$105
12 - 15 min

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Teatro alla Scala
Lavish 18th-century theater famous for Italian opera & ballets, plus a museum & music library.
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
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$175
Day 2Strolling through Ancient Columns, Luxury Shopping, and Modern Elegance
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$91

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$ 34

Colonne di San Lorenzo
Archeological site made up of 16 Roman marble columns, next to remains of an amphitheater and baths.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
Mall housed in a glass-covered 19th-century arcade with luxury clothing brands & upscale dining.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$91
13 - 16 min

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Piazza Gae Aulenti
Contemporary skyscrapers & shops surround this modern square with fountains & colorful night lights.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
Day 3Awe-Inspiring Duomo di Milano and Serenity in Parco Sempione
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$168

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$ 17

Duomo di Milano
One of the largest cathedrals in the world, this iconic masterpiece took over 600 years to complete.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$168
15 - 18 min

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Parco Sempione
Park & gardens landscaped by Emilio Alemagna, with a tower, aquarium, theater & municipal library.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 4Gardens, Archways, and Football Fever at San Siro Stadium
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$224

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$ 34

Indro Montanelli Gardens
18th-century public gardens, home to the Natural History Museum, Palazzo Dugnani & planetarium.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Arco della Pace
Triumphal arch with bas-reliefs & statues, built by Luigi Cagnola on the request of Napoleon.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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San Siro Stadium
A.C. & Inter Milan's home ground with regular soccer matches, plus museum and stadium tours.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$224
Day 5Artistic Masterpieces at Pinacoteca di Brera and Majestic Sforzesco Castle
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$147

Pinacoteca di Brera
Graceful palazzo used by Napoleon, with medieval and Renaissance art especially from Northern Italy.
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$105
10 - 15 min

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Sforzesco Castle
Huge Medieval-Renaissance fortress with historical museums & art by da Vinci and Michelangelo.
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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$42

Budget breakdown: $1143 In total

Activities & Food:$1042
Transport:$102

Trip to Bergamo

Day 1Unveiling the Genius of Leonardo da Vinci and the Grandeur of Teatro alla Scala
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$132

Piazza Vecchia Bergamo Alta
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$88
6 - 9 min

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Porta San Giacomo
Landmark white marble gate & stone viaduct overlooking the plain, preserved from a ruined city wall.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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$44

Budget breakdown: $1143 In total

Activities & Food:$1042
Transport:$102